Shooting investigation on Bayshore Drive - police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 16, 2020 12:50pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1-100 block of Bayshore Drive last evening at approximately 9:48pm.

A resident called 911 to report that someone was shooting at his residence. The suspect then fled the area.

Frontline responded and located a hole in the residence’s window consistent with a bullet being fired at the residence. No one was located with injuries.

The Guns and Gangs Unit is looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5050. 

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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